2 W Shore Rd, Hancock, ME 04640

Introducing "Sorrella De Soleil"Situated at the tip of Hancock Point, the Victorian gingerbread cottage was one of the earliest to be built in the Hancock summer community. Built in 1881, by William Doane, a Bangor businessman, it has endured the test of time. The charming cottage has many original features, including the wrap around front porch and wood interior. The 8 room, 3 bedroom cottage, 1.5 bath cottage has a cheerful kitchen with breakfast nook, dinning room, living room with fireplace, and a bedroom with bath on the first floor. There are 3 rooms and a half bath on the second floor. The commanding water and mountain views of Mount Desert Island from "Sorrella De Soleil" are unparalleled. Imagine peaceful summer days sitting on the front porch watching the seals, loons, and boats go by. Hancock Point is a small summer community, rich with history. Within easy walking distance are an octagonal library, the second smallest post office in the United States, a 100+ year old summer chapel, four clay tennis courts and the town dock. Hancock Point is separated from Mount Desert Island by Frenchman's Bay